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So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5.... Haven't seen anyone review the ultra slim, and I'm surprised more of you weren't interested in the ultra slim since it maintains the nice hardware of the nexus 5. The only problem with those super slim cases is they really don't offer drop protection, only scratch / ding protection.
Ultra FIT - SUPER slim fit however the case could be tighter around the phone, its not coming out, but the corners of the case can slide off the nexus pretty easily. I love how the original volume buttons and power button are both exposed as they feel great to me. The matte texture is incredibly high quality feeling but leaves finger prints like crazy. I think the white one is probably the way to go (the jury is out on how dirty the black will look due to the texture). Anyways, very classy case, the slim armor is VERY BLOCKY compared to this svelte piece.
Slim Armor - yes the reviews are right, I don't think SPG made these cases properly - I spent 5 minutes trying to get the case fitting without the power button being overly sensitive but at this point its just not useable. If my finger glides over the power button with ANY amount of pressure, it gets triggered. That's just not acceptable to me. Also, the white part of the case is VERY slick, I almost wish SPG would make a slim case in the feel of the black part.
Neo Hybrid users - does the black back finger print like crazy? I'm wondering if its the same texture as the ultra slim.
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...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky. Not happy to start with this one let alone putting it on the n5... the poetic true bumper may be what I end up with...
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cutterjohn said:
...received n5 yesterday and ultra slim armor, notice same problem with power button WAY too sensitive... Doing what little adjustments that are possible(w/o physically modifying the case/button cover) make it only slightly better...
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Yep - and let me guess, your slim armor is white? I wonder if there's an issue with the white plate being too stiff?
By the way, the other case is actually called "ultra fit" - my bad.
cutterjohn said:
Also received their ultra hybrid case today. Seems pretty cheap v. the slim armor, and the back(mine at least) ISN'T even remotely clear, try milky.
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Have you removed the 2 protective films on either side of the clear back plate?
This is missed by so many people and without taking them off it gives the impression it is a foggy milky look.
hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?
mobbarley said:
hmm.... i think i might slap a dbrand black leather or carbon fiber on the back of the spigen ultra slim. any thoughts on how that might work?
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Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.
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Do you mean the Ultra Hybrid with the clear back? If so, then that should work fine. The dbrand rep also said that front skins should fit nicely with the Ultra Hybrid, too.
I'm not sure why you'd want a skin if the case isn't clear, though.
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No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim
mobbarley said:
No I'm thinking of putting the skin on the case itself on the ultra slim
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You could try it? The ultra fit feels very nice.... great texture. Superior to the factory nexus 5 white finish.
again this is the ultra fit...long not theugly ultra hybrid with clear back.
dale_cooper said:
So both of the cases arrived from amazon today and I have some first impressions on how they fit on my panda nexus 5....
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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.
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I received the reverse. I got the Slim Armor in black and the ultra fit in white for my black N5. The Slim Armor is going back to Amazon today as it had the power button issue. The Ultra Fit is excellent though. At first I thought it was going to be a bit slippery for grip, but it's actually quite good. Also, as you suspected, the white does not show any finger prints. I don't have any problems with the corners on mine either.
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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. The case is great for the most part. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge. The case also marks too easy. I set the phone in my cup holder in my car and there are permanent scuff marks on the back. It was in there no longer than 10 minutes and did not slide around.
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I have a slim armor coming tomorrow... Hopefully I don't need to send it back.
I do currently have a white ultra fit on the phone. I do think the edge near the usb port and speakers is too sharp. I regularly have my finger irritated by that edge.
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Agreed on that point, no pun intended.
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For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:
Itchiee said:
For the record I have the Slim Armor in White with no power button issues.
I can see how it could happen though but most times its not on the device the right way. :angel:
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I have the slim armor and If i looked at the button to hard it would unlock - that's how freaking sensitive it was. I readjusted the case on the power side and it definitely feels a bit better and less snug, but I still think its too easy.
but i do agree that it might not sit on the button properly - i think it's half corrected the issue in my case
I have Slim Armor, sort of a love/hate thing.
I modified the power button to where I like the feel now, which meant slicing off almost 1/2 mm of rubber on the inside of the rubber button, taking a file to the interior edges of the plastic, and smoothing them so the rubber button doesn't hang up.
The edges around the charging port are super sharp, I usually hold my pinky under the bottom of the phone, and its already sore. I tried filing the edges down a bit to smooth them, but the hard rubber is not giving up.
I have had very good luck with the feebay "s-line" tpu cases, just ordered one with a kickstand. Even though they are some of the cheapest cases around, they are very grippy, not very bulky, and who doesn't love a kickstand? Surprisingly they also are pretty good as far as drop protection.
I have the Slim Armor and it's also a love/hate thing. The power button annoys me... I don't ever get my confident on/off press. Sometimes it's firm and I know it was pressed and sometimes it's soft and not sure. What high quality case that's similar to the slim armor do you guys recommend with a solid build? Thanks guys.
Amazon.com: RINGKE FUSION® Google Nexus 5 Case Bumper [BLACK] The Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Panel + Design It Yourself Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco/DIY Package] for Google Nexus 5
I just got this case in today and so far I really like it. It is a slim case with a clear back, be sure to remove the plastic covers on both the back and front of the clear back. The fitment is great, there is cut outs for the usb, speaker/mic and headphone jack. The cut outs alignment is perfect. The back is crystal clear and I can see my white Nexus really well. This case also comes with a hard plastic template that you can use to make cut outs and place inside the case to give you a custom look. I don't think I will be making my own cut outs just now because I'm enjoying the white Nexus logo. The power and volume buttons are flush with the case and depress nicely. The buttons are not ultra sensitive like some cases, they have a nice pressure to them.
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Speaker/mic and USB port cutouts
Headphone jack and volume buttons
Side profile, the case does not add very much bulk at all
Fitment is spot on
Crystal clear back
Looking at the audio port and usb area cutout, can you see a gap between the phone and the case there? I just noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid has a gap where dust can get in...
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Looking at the audio port and usb area cutout, can you see a gap between the phone and the case there? I just noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid has a gap where dust can get in...
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Yes there is a small gap around the back side of the audio jack. There is a even smaller gap on the backside of the USB port. I wonder how this will effect the case over time?
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Yes there is a small gap around the back side of the audio jack. There is a even smaller gap on the backside of the USB port. I wonder how this will effect the case over time?
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Got one and I'm not a fan so far. The part where the side of the case meets the raised lip to protect the screen (lay on face design) has a REALLY sharp edge to it all around the perimeter. I don't know if it is just leftover material from the mold (flash) or what. Have you noticed the same on your case?
I know a few folks on Amazon have mentioned it in the reviews. Do you have the same issue?
I emailed Ringke yesterday but I haven't heard back. I really like the case except that it is just so uncomfortable to hold with that sharp edge as it is now.
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Got one and I'm not a fan so far. The part where the side of the case meets the raised lip to protect the screen (lay on face design) has a REALLY sharp edge to it all around the perimeter. I don't know if it is just leftover material from the mold (flash) or what. Have you noticed the same on your case?
I know a few folks on Amazon have mentioned it in the reviews. Do you have the same issue?
I emailed Ringke yesterday but I haven't heard back. I really like the case except that it is just so uncomfortable to hold with that sharp edge as it is now.
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I don't have the same issue on mine. It has a nice beveled edge on it, not sharp at all.
This case has been working out nice for me. I'm not going to use my Spigen Slim Armor any more, it's just too bulky for my taste.
looks like it's a tight fit for big 3.5mm jacks or ones with L plugs?
tontiv said:
looks like it's a tight fit for big 3.5mm jacks or ones with L plugs?
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Yuu are correct. I tested the case with a pair of Sony MDRV6 and they headphone plug would not fit unless I massed it in.
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Side profile, the case does not add very much bulk at all
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Is it just me or do the volume buttons look crooked?
I got mine a few days ago and I looked at my own and I can definately say it looks crooked...
Works great don't get me wrong... just...
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Amazon.com: RINGKE FUSION® Google Nexus 5 Case Bumper [BLACK] The Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Panel + Design It Yourself Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco/DIY Package] for Google Nexus 5
I just got this case in today and so far I really like it. It is a slim case with a clear back, be sure to remove the plastic covers on both the back and front of the clear back. The fitment is great, there is cut outs for the usb, speaker/mic and headphone jack. The cut outs alignment is perfect. The back is crystal clear and I can see my white Nexus really well. This case also comes with a hard plastic template that you can use to make cut outs and place inside the case to give you a custom look. I don't think I will be making my own cut outs just now because I'm enjoying the white Nexus logo. The power and volume buttons are flush with the case and depress nicely. The buttons are not ultra sensitive like some cases, they have a nice pressure to them.
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My Ringke Fusion case has come in, so I've taken the liberty to create a rough template for anyone who wants to open a photo editor program like photoship or paint.net to fit their image before cutting it out. This might be a fraction of a milimeter off but I placed the clear cut out on my monitor and cropped it as tight as I could from what I saw on screen.
** Note my image is square, use it to create the general shape of your image and the included template to trace inside of it before cutting it out
Grab the png picture below -- is flat w/ colors but can create layers by color select in any respectable photo editor. I'm uncertain of the placement of the nexus logo but tried to center it on the back and crop a photo i had to fit (?)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10771644276/
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Already ordered mine too, it looks cool.
Is any1 of u going to design custom backs? I really like the idea of being able to..
Which screen protector you used?
Does this kind of case is compatible with Qi and wireless charging?
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Does this kind of case is compatible with Qi and wireless charging?
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Yes, It works great with the Nokia DT-900
Amazon.com: Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate - Retail Packaging - Black
Just got received it in the mail today and it is a really nice case. It's thinner than I expected, as the one for the N4 felt a lot thicker. The buttons work flawlessly and the case fits very firmly to the device. I plan to play around with the template for custom covers later today. I prefer this case over the Spigen case because of the buttons mimic the actual phone versus the block buttons. The Ringke Fusion case is a definite buy...
Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
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Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
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AGREED! The Spigen is not as nice in hand, it is a slightly harder composite. I also like the buttons on the Ringke version better. It is hard to find the buttons on the Spigen, since they are flush. I also like the slight back curvature of the Ringke better, whereas the Spigen is flat.
I will however say that if debugging is on, the Ringke activates the power button bug capture feature much more often than the Spigen. In all however, I choose the Ringke over the Spigen.
NuxMortis said:
Got the Ringke Fusion since yesterday.
I can compare the Spigen Ultra hybrid und the Fusion, as I have them both.
Pros:
Fits good, the cut outs are perfect. It's slimmer than the Ultra.
The buttons can be used like on the naked N5, same feedback, not that sharp edges though (better imo).
The material of the Fusion feels a bit smoother than that of the Ultra, the front edges are a little bit sharper.
The clear back seems to be a bit harder and more scratch resistant (until now).
Cons:
The Fusion fixes not the rattling power button.
The quality seems not that good, there are some spots, which seem to be bad glued (or whatever treated) between the bumper and the back.
The N5 feels not that good protected like in the Spigen (which is softer and bulkier).
Conclusion:
I like the Fusion more than the Ultra because of the buttons and its slimness.
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Thanks for the comparison. Would there by any way you could take similarly positioned photos of each of the cases? Is the black rim around transparent window on the back of the case comparable in size between the two? In other words is the window larger on one or the other?
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AGREED! The Spigen is not as nice in hand, it is a slightly harder composite. I also like the buttons on the Ringke version better. It is hard to find the buttons on the Spigen, since they are flush. I also like the slight back curvature of the Ringke better, whereas the Spigen is flat.
I will however say that if debugging is on, the Ringke activates the power button bug capture feature much more often than the Spigen. In all however, I choose the Ringke over the Spigen.
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If the Ringke is slightly curved, can you rock it back and forth when placed on a flat surface?
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Thanks for the comparison. Would there by any way you could take similarly positioned photos of each of the cases? Is the black rim around transparent window on the back of the case comparable in size between the two? In other words is the window larger on one or the other?
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If the Ringke is slightly curved, can you rock it back and forth when placed on a flat surface?
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No, the clear back isn't curved, the black bumper is beveled where it meets the clear back. It's actually a really nice and smooth join if two different materials. Additionally, there are little nubs or feet at the corners, so when you lay it face-up on a surface, the clear back doesn't touch.
Over all, the build quality is very impressive, the cut outs are perfect, and the buttons feel just like a naked phone, except for a gentle rebound, which feels like an improvement.
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Wonder how wide the audio jack hole is?
I have audiotechnica m50's and the 3.5mm jack is a wider design one. I have the Spigen Ultra and it's way too small to accommodate the headphone jack.
It's the one on the left: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8218246616_5ae52c9b98_b.jpg (1/8 of an inch)
Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit (Nexus 5)
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me
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Manufacturer: Cruzerlite
Case: Bugdroid Circuit
Color: Black
Description (summary of the cruzerlite description): Shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic premium polyurethane case with custom designed Android print on the back.
Overall impression and build quality: The build quality of this case is excellent. The best i've seen so far. The case itself is glossy whereas the back has some some kind of a soft touch surface with an Android print.
Cutouts: All cutouts are on the right place with the right dimension. You still have the click-response when you press the power button or the volume rocker. The power button feels more solid with the case. At the beginning it might be a little bit unusual for you to press the buttons because the case is a little bit higher than the button itself. In my opinion it feels much better with the case.
Screen protector compatibility: Yes, this case might lift up your screen protector if you don't adjust your screen protector precisely. It depends on your screen protector though. I've had that problem but fixed it with a few adjustments of the screen protector.
Headphone jack: All of my headphones are compatible with this case. The headphone jack cutout seems to be big enough.
I would definitely buy it again. It looks just amazing!
If you've questions don't hesitate to ask me
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This one looks cool. might pick one up for my replacement nexus 5.
I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.
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I like it but I don't use it that much anymore. I was caseless for about a month and I never came close to dropping my phone once. After day 1 I dropped the phone for the first time with the case on. It's a bit slippery. I find the phone itself naked is very grippy. The black N5 at least. So I use the case when I want to set the phone down on its back. So I don't scratch the rim around the camera lens. Don't get me wrong the case protects the phone good, I just think the natural form of the phone is easier to handle.
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when you have a three year old, you need protection.
right. i'm driving with the subway and bus every day and need some kind of protection for my investment. i'm always on the run. and i don't think the case is too slippery. but thats just my opinion.
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NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
when you have a three year old, you need protection.
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For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo
Great cases. With great drop test ratings.
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For sure. Also, you need protection before you have a 3yo
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Haha. Nah. It was planned. Got another one on the way.
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got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..
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got my case yesterday. With a spigen screen protector, it didn't lift it. So far, I'm happy..
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great to read that. so as you can see, it's really worth the money
How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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How well does this case cover the bezel and edges?
I returned the rearth fusion because it didn't cover the bezels and felt loose m
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in my case, pretty good. here are a few more pictures ...
Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.
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Are the buttons fairly easy to press? I have the popular Nexus 5 Casemate case, which is also a TPU case with button cutouts. But, the power button was and remains sort of a pain, as it's recessed a bit too far from the outer surface of the case.
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do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.
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do you mean the case-mate naked tough clear slim case or the one from casology ?
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Oh, yeah I meant the one from caseology. That casemate naked case has covered buttons if I'm not mistaken.
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i'd say it depends on the thickness of your fingers and the way you press the buttons. in case of the power button ... for me it's not like i press the button itself. it's more like i apply a litte bit of pressure on the case with my thumb to press the power button. since the button itself is surrounded by the case on all sides, only the middle area of my thumb goes down to the power button. if i press it like that, i get a louder click as response.
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OK, I have pretty fine fingers, so seems like it shouldn't be a problem.
Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?
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Did any one here get the cyanogenMod one?
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I bought it, colour teal. I still have to get it
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What's the difference between a $1.00 tpu case on ebay? I don't see the difference...
Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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AI0LIA said:
Cruzerlite CyanogenMod teal is very very beautiful
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pictures ?
I have been looking for a "real protection" case for my OnePlus One while still not excessively bulky. I currently have the official OnePlus Flip Case.
The ones I'm looking at are the Ringke Fusion Hybrid and Tudia Cygen Dual Layer.
For those that have experience with both, which of the two do you find superior in:
Fit and finish (Ringke clear fitting issues aside)
Added bulk + feel in the hand
Ease of pressing the power/volume buttons
overall protection (including added lip for the screen).
You are of course welcome to add your own subjective comments and impressions on either one individually but what I'm most interested in is comparison from those that have used/owned both.
Thanks a lot!
KeyperOS said:
I have been looking for a "real protection" case for my OnePlus One while still not excessively bulky. I currently have the official OnePlus Flip Case.
The ones I'm looking at are the Ringke Fusion Hybrid and Tudia Cygen Dual Layer.
For those that have experience with both, which of the two do you find superior in:
Fit and finish (Ringke clear fitting issues aside)
Added bulk + feel in the hand
Ease of pressing the power/volume buttons
overall protection (including added lip for the screen).
You are of course welcome to add your own subjective comments and impressions on either one individually but what I'm most interested in is comparison from those that have used/owned both.
Thanks a lot!
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Hey I'm having the same issue as you right now. The smoke black ringke fusion doesn't have the bad fitting issue apparently, although I've seen from a lot of reviews that the ringke case will get a lot of dust trapped in it
I own both and they're both cheaply made cases.
I tried out both and both fit well and are good for protection. They both add bulk and you lose that nice light weight feel of one.
Personally I felt ringke looked ugly vs cygen looks nice but cygen is bit slippery at the back due to smooth hard plastic and the plastic to the tpu case isn't completely flush either but when you compare both I feel cygen is better choice due to looks and protection and the negatives I mentioned are not deal breakers with cygen.
Thanks for replying! What about the tactility of the power and volume buttons. Which feels better to the press/click?
And which of the two do you feel adds more bulk?
I feel ringke adds more bulk but it had better tactile feedback on the buttons. Now i got used to pressing cygen buttons a bit more though.
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I own both and they're both cheaply made cases.
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Any case that's not cheaply made? Received the cruzerlite case and doesn't like its quality, so it's going back.
I received and am using my Ringke Fusion case. It's very good. curves over the screen in front and allows for you to put the device face down without the screen touching the table. Paired this with the Nilliken 9H glass screen protector and I've got the major parts covered. Total cost was about $19 from Amazon.
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I feel ringke adds more bulk but it had better tactile feedback on the buttons. Now i got used to pressing cygen buttons a bit more though.
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I'm coming from the Note 3. The first thing I've noticed is that the One+ in general is not as wide as the Note 3. In practical terms that means when doing the crossword on the subway on a daily commute, I can one-handed reach across the entire screen to enter letters on the opposite side of the keyboard. This is a strain with the Note 3.
I mention this because even with the Ringke (which I don't think feels or is cheaply made, but that's someone else's opinion, not mine), I can easily still do what I said before about reaching the keyboard's opposite letters.
In my opinion, I think the Ringke is very well made.
One last thing, someone on here stated that the volume and power buttons are hard to access. I disagree. Even the power connector cutout at the bottom is wide enough to accommodate the OEM power cord that came with the One+.
All my own opinions, of course.
I own the ringke fusion clear case with the 9h nilkin glass protector and it fits great. It has protected my phone from pocket drops/slides several times( concrete, wood floor, and tile)... It hasnt slipped out of my hands while holding it cause the sides have edges... Looks great cause the backside can be seen, and the phone recognized by others. Haven't utilized the diy personalized cutout to fill the back so u can display any picture on the back u want. only con I have is that the the headphone Jack opening is small and sometimes have to take off the case to plug it in to certain cords. Also the nilkin 9h is the first glass protector I've ever used, and will never go back to the otherother types, having a glass surface feels like there's no protector on it
I own both. I have the red cygen case and the smoke black ringke case. My ringke has a bad fit but besides that its alright. I really wish they had actually made it black. Instead it was more of a dark translucent grey. They tudia cygnets n fits tight and is very nice. I love it and its the one I use on a daily basis
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What are some good cases for the phone?
I really like my Nillkin Natural TPU case. there are a couple of other threads with cases and pics.
that clear right? doesn't that interfere with flash when taking pictures?
Nilkin Frosted Shield case recommended.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20134158223...49&var=500540193931&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I have both of these cases as well, and they are both excellent choices. I wish the clear case was a tad thicker, but I like that my phone's back cover is viewable through the clear case (so pretty!) and it doesn't add extra bulk.
Unlike some silicon cases, it has a smooth finish that won't stick to your pocket (it also might slide out of your hand easily enough, if your hand is damp).
There is a cutout for the flash, so I've not noticed any issues with it. The covers for the headphone jack and usb connector are a nice touch as well, but the usb cover on mine seems to not want to sit completely flush. Not a huge deal to me, even with OCD.
I like that the clear case covers the bottom edge of the phone, whereas the matte case leaves it exposed. The bottom edge of my phone already seems to have some wear because of the exposure.
That said, I really do like the feel and color of the matte case (I have red), and it fits a little more snugly that the clear case, IMHO.
I'd like to see a heavier duty case, something like a Griffin Survivor style case with 2-part rubber and hard plastic component. Unfortunately for now, the Nillikin cases aren't going to afford your phone much more than scratch protection but they are nice to hold and are better than nothing! Definitely pair with a nice tempered glass screen protector, if you can find one that fits well, that is...
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I have both of these cases as well, and they are both excellent choices. I wish the clear case was a tad thicker, but I like that my phone's back cover is viewable through the clear case (so pretty!) and it doesn't add extra bulk.
Unlike some silicon cases, it has a smooth finish that won't stick to your pocket (it also might slide out of your hand easily enough, if your hand is damp).
There is a cutout for the flash, so I've not noticed any issues with it. The covers for the headphone jack and usb connector are a nice touch as well, but the usb cover on mine seems to not want to sit completely flush. Not a huge deal to me, even with OCD.
I like that the clear case covers the bottom edge of the phone, whereas the matte case leaves it exposed. The bottom edge of my phone already seems to have some wear because of the exposure.
That said, I really do like the feel and color of the matte case (I have red), and it fits a little more snugly that the clear case, IMHO.
I'd like to see a heavier duty case, something like a Griffin Survivor style case with 2-part rubber and hard plastic component. Unfortunately for now, the Nillikin cases aren't going to afford your phone much more than scratch protection but they are nice to hold and are better than nothing! Definitely pair with a nice tempered glass screen protector, if you can find one that fits well, that is...
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Yeah, I'm waiting for a decent rubber-hard plastic case to come out for me to use. A cheaper one should hold till then.
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What are some good cases for the phone?
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Window case relly a good choice!
The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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zixen15 said:
The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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I've read there are issues with the Rearth Ringke Fusion case and the camera's flash. Have you experienced problems in that area?
The Ringke clear case creates a nasty halo on photos whenever you use the flash --- much worse than the Nilkin (halo is barely visible). I still prefer it over the Nilkin case because it feels much sturdier: like it'll actually protect my phone *if* I drop it. It doesn't have a USB port cover on it unlike the Nilkin, though.
The Nilkin case just feels too flimsy for my tastes. I also don't use the flash on mobile phones anyway... most of them are too harsh.
If you really want a subtle highlight when taking photos, have someone else use their mobile's torch app to shine on your subjects
I have this case and it's good. I did a review of it too. Very sturdy and not glossy so firm in hand. Comes with a screen protector $10 buck is a great deal!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BBFTQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
If you want a wallet case try this. $3.99 with promo code ASUSZEN2. I purchase one myself too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y14WRCU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
Good luck.
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allstar21369 said:
I've read there are issues with the Rearth Ringke Fusion case and the camera's flash. Have you experienced problems in that area?
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I am not a heavy camera user, so I have not tried to see if there is any difference. I have used the camera with no problem. I am very confortable with it, it does its job how it should, protects the phone.
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I am happy with the nilkin, actually dropped two times and it did its job (thankfully Murphy played nice on me and it always fell on a corner, if it would drop dead flat, screen first, I am sure it would be dead). The back texture helps holding it in my hand, plastic rear cover of 550 is very very slippery also not much bulkier than stock (already bulky and heavy phone).
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I am happy with the nilkin, actually dropped two times and it did its job (thankfully Murphy played nice on me and it always fell on a corner, if it would drop dead flat, screen first, I am sure it would be dead). The back texture helps holding it in my hand, plastic rear cover of 550 is very very slippery also not much bulkier than stock (already bulky and heavy phone).
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The nillkin tpu transparent case is amazing so if anyone is looking to buy a good case for Zenfone then its worth a try.
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As someone who requires a lanyard to keep the phone from flying away while in the pocket ...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400900339275
... I can always find a solution.
Sure, it doesn't protect the device while it's in my hands,but I have more problems with phones when I am not holding them.
I have the Rearth Ringke Fusion and it does add a glare to pics if the flash is on but good thing I rarely use my flash. Looks like a simple fix just cut the piece of plastic that separates the flash and camera but other than that great protection for the phone for now.
Another happy user of the Nillkin Natural TPU, it's an excellent fit and adds very little bulk to the phone. The edges make it much easier to grip the phone as well. Best case I've tried so far.
Nillkin tpu, with a tempered glass screen protector
Yesterday I dropped the phone from the sofa, about 1 meter, it suffered no damage. I'm using the original Asus bumper case. It's a bit expensive, but has a very nice finish.
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zixen15 said:
The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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Thats the case I have and its great! It also includes a screen protector and a template to cut out a texture or image that can be swapped when ever which I kinda like.